Persia Pearl of Asia

• Age Range: 7 – 90 years old
• Min Group: 4 Pax
• Max Group: 16 Pax
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Transportation: Van or Minibus or Bus
• Travel Style: Family, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Historical, Cultural, Seasonal, Discovery, Adventure
• Duration: 13 Nights & 14 Days
• Destinations : Shiraz –Kerman – Mahan – Zein-o-din- yazd- Isfahan – Kashan–Tehran

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Day 1: Arrival in Shiraz

Departure from your country. Arrival in Shiraz at night. You will be met by your tour guide. Then transfer to the hotel.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day 2: Shiraz

After breakfast, your full day sightseeing tour of Shiraz begins. You will visit the amazing Nasir al-Molk mosque with its splendid pink colored floral tiles. Then stroll through the narrow streets of the Vakil bazaar and let yourself be enchanted by the many different scents of the Orient.

Visit the Karim Khan Citadel in the historic part of the city. During a relaxed walk through the Eram garden you will learn about the principles of the Persian gardens as the image of paradise.

You will finally visit the tomb of Hafez the famous poet, where you will meet locals who admire him. Delve into the world of Persian poetry and listen to the recitations of Persian poems.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day3: Excursion to the antiquity

Day trip to the capital city of the Achemenid rulers. You will pay a visit to Persepolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The heartland of the Persian Empire with its imposing columned halls and fantastic reliefs still bear witness to the splendor of this ancient royal city. Let yourself be carried away back into 2500 years ago history.

Nearby are the Achemenid tombs hewn out in the rock in NaqsheRostam, as well as the historically significant bas-reliefs from the Sassanid period. Afterwards continue to Pasargadae (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you will learn more about King Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire. Then return to Shiraz and visit the Quran gate.

Stay overnight in Shiraz.

Day4: Shiraz-Mahan (Roughly 600km)

Today we are going to have a long but interesting drive.  You will travel through wide, sparsely populated highlands of Persia. In Sarvestan you will visit the remains of the palace of Bahram V dating back to the 5th century AD.In the evening you will arrive in Mahan.

Stay overnight in Mahan.

Day5: Mahan, Rayen, Mahan

Today you will visit the mausoleum of Shah-Nemattollah-Vali from 15th century. The order of Dervishism founded by him is still being revered by his followers. Continue to the charming garden Bagh-e-Shazdeh. Time to move on to the adobe castle ofRayen. This stunning structure, which is very well preserved, looks very much similar to the Bam citadel, which was heavily destroyed by the earthquake. In Kerman you will take a stroll in a traditional bazaar, which has largely kept its original character. The Ganj Ali Khan complex and the Hammam, an old steam bath house, is nowadays an ethnological museum. Numerous caravanserais indicate, that Kerman was located near a trade route from India to Asia Minor.

Stay overnight in Mahan.

Day6: Mahan- Zeinoddin caravanserai-Yazd (Roughly 390km)

Today your trip goes past extensive pistachio plantations. Stop at Sar Yazd to marvel this mysterious castle, which according to some experts functioned as a bank, where the inhabitants of Yazd used to keep their valuables inside it. You will visit the towers of silence on the outskirt of Yazd, once the burial site of Zoroastrians of Yazd and the villages nearby.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Day7: Yazd

Yazd, the center of the Zoroastrian community in Iran is a typical desert city with characteristic desert architectural structures such as the windcatchers, which provide cool air and ventilation even in hottest days of the summer. Other main sites that are on the list include following places: The fire temple, the Friday mosque, Amir Chaqmaq square. Subsequently drive to Kharanegh. Many buildings and structures have collapsed and are ramshackle, because most of its parts are reminiscent of the Sassanid era, and date back to 1800 years ago.Drive back to Yazd.

Stay overnight in Yazd.

Day8: Yazd-Esfahan (Roughly 360km)

Drive towards Esfahan via Nain. Stop in Naien to visit the Friday mosque, and the Mohammadieh village, where people weave cloaks and robes for the clerics from camel wool in underground caves. Continue to Esfahan. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day9: Esfahan

There is a proverb since Shah Abbas saying; Esfahan is half of the world, which is not exaggerated when looking at the turquoise-blue tiles of the mosques and minarets and the beautiful palaces that would remind you of the stories of One Thousand and One night. Visit in the morning ChehelSotun Palace. From the Ali-Qapu Palace you can enjoy the magnificent view over the world-famous Meidan-e Emam (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a unique ensemble of magnificent buildings: Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque with its unique faience and tile decorations and the Imam Mosque, the most famous building in Esfahan, with its turquoise domes illustrate the beauty of Persia. Afterwards stroll over the bazaar and explore the main handicrafts in this marvelous city.

Stay overnight in Isfahan.

Day10: Esfahan

Today you will get to know Esfahan much more and enjoy its beauty. Visit the imposing old Friday mosque and the Armenian Vank Cathedral traceable back to 16th century. Time to get familiar with the Persian music instruments in music museum and perhaps also enjoy a pleasant live traditional music performance.MollaBashi house is another attraction in Esfahan, which is definitely worth visiting.  In the afternoon walk along the river and visit two of the most beautiful historic bridges of Esfahan.

Stay overnight in Esfahan.

Day11: Esfahan, Abyaneh, Kashan (Roughly 250km)

Travel from Esfahan to the beautiful village of Abyaneh. The journey goes on past Mount Karkas to Abyaneh. During a relaxed walk through the village, the colorful traditional clothing of the local women catches the eye. Continue then to Kashan to visit Agha Bozorgi mosque, Tabatabayi traditional mansion and the Borujerdiha mansion.

Stay overnight in Kashan.

Day12: Kashan-Tehran (Roughly 250km)

Before leaving towardsTehran, take a walk in the basaar and visit Timche-Aminoddoleh, which used to be the section for carpet wholesalers. After arriving in Tehran we will involve ourselves with the national museum of Tehran demonstrating precious items excavated and foundin the Iranian plateau, traceable back to the 5th Millennium BC until the Sassanid era 6th century AD. Golestan palace, was the residential and official building complex of the Qajar kings from 19^th century.

Stay overnight in Tehran.

Day13: Tehran

Early in the morning start with SaadAbaad palace in northern part of Tehran. Afterwards take a short walk in Tajrishbasaar. Subsequently visit the Nature’s bridge and take a mindful coffee break. In the evening if possible also visit the national jewelry museum in the cellar of the central bank of Iran (open; Sat-Tues afternoons), which exhibits one of the most rare and valuable collection of gemstones in the world.

Stay overnight in Tehran.

Day14: Tehran-IKA airport and return flight

Service Includes

Private airport transfer (ARR.&DEP.)
13 Nights Hotel accommodation as mentioned below
Full-time Dedicated Vehicle for all transports
All mentioned sightseeing
Meals (H/B )
Full-time Experienced Local professional guide
Visa support & reference code

Service Excludes

International airfare
Personal insurance
Visa stamp fee
Expenses of personal nature
Tips & Portages

Accommodation

3 nights – Hotel in Shiraz : Zandiyeh or similar
2 nights – Hotel in Kerman : Pars or similar
2 nights – Hotel in Yazd : Dad or similar
3 nights – Hotel in Isfahan : Abbasi or similar
1 nights – Hotel in Abyaneh :Ameriha or similar
2 nights – Hotel in Tehran : Espinas or similar

Transport

Note:

The minimum number of guests to carry out the trip is 4 persons. If you have the intent to travel in a private group below 4 persons the rates are as follows:

1 Pax: 3730 €

2 Pax: 2088 € per person

3 Pax: 1859 € per person

Quality of Services:

The quality of services provided by tour operators in
Iran including Kootook Tour Company such as lodging, transportation and so on,
are based on local Iranian standards.

Travel insurance:

Your travel can
be insured with the help of our travel insurance coverage offered at a minimal
cost. You can get yourself insured against accident, loss of baggage, flight
delay or cancellation, and other unforeseen circumstances.

For more details on insurance, please refer to the link
mentioned below.

Flight Ticket Booking:

With Kootook, you can forget about all the
hassles that come with international flight ticket bookings. Airlines we would
recommend to book your flight tickets through Kootook Tour Company are Turkish
Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Visa application for US, UK and Canadian
citizens:

Though getting an Iran tourist visa for US,
UK and Canadian citizens is simple, the process is a bit time-consuming and
requires a lot of patience. Therefor you should apply for your Iran visa in
advance 60-90 days prior to your departure. Furthermore as a US, UK or Canadian
passport-holder, you must be on an organized licensed tour accompanied by an
authorized tour guide in order to visit Iran. Due to the Iranian Government’s
regulations, it may take longer than other nationalities but it does not mean
that they can’t travel to Iran.

Cancellation Fee

•Cancellation within 20 days prior to
arrival: Free of charge

•Cancellation within 19-15 days prior to
arrival: 20% of the total invoice amount

•Cancelation within 14-8 days prior to
arrival: 30% of the total invoice amount

•Cancellation within 7 days -72 hours to
arrival: 50% of the total invoice amount

•Cancellation within 72 hours or no show: non-refundable

Ø  Deposits
will be 100% refundable, in case a positive Covid-19 test is proven positive
prior to your travel to Iran.